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JPMorgan Analysts Say Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Is ‘Unlikely to Be a Game Changer for Crypto Markets’
8.7.2023
In a report published on Thursday, JPMorgan analysts suggest that the approval of a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is “unlikely to be a game changer for crypto markets.” The market strategists at the American banking giant...
Coinbase was aware of securities law violations, the SEC claims in letter
8.7.2023
According to the SEC, Coinbase recognized the probability that federal securities laws would apply to its operations, openly informing its shareholders about the risk
SEC: Coinbase Knew About Potential Securities Law Breaches
8.7.2023
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has claimed that Coinbase was aware of a potential securities breach when it listed some cryptocurrencies.
In a recent filing, lawyers for the SEC slammed Coinbase's argument that it was not aware of violating securities laws, noting that the largest...
Coinbase domain name reportedly used by scammers in high-profile attacks
7.7.2023
Twitter users have been sharing security incidents surrounding the crypto exchange, including claims that scammers are using Coinbase's domain name on attacks
Coinbase Knew It Was Violating the Law Prior to the SEC's Lawsuit, Regulator Claims
7.7.2023
Billionaire CEO of Galaxy Digital Announces Overseas Move, Cites Similar Moves by Other Firms
7.7.2023
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz is looking to move businesses outside the US territory amid the ongoing regulatory crackdown on the crypto industry.
The American billionaire warned that more crypto firms are following similar strategies by moving out of the US.
Novagratz said that they...
Nasdaq Refiles Valkyrie's Bitcoin ETF Application with Coinbase Surveillance-Sharing Agreement
6.7.2023
Stock exchange giant Nasdaq has refiled Valkyrie’s application for a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) with Coinbase as its “surveillance-sharing” partner.
As per a July 3 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the stock exchange submitted a proposed rule change...
Coinbase CLO Paul Grewal: SEC’s Interpretation of ‘Investment Contract’ Violates Law
6.7.2023
Paul Grewal, CLO of Coinbase, one of the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchanges, has accused the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of violating the law by assessing what constitutes an investment contract. Grewal’s reasoning comes from the Supreme Court of the United...
Binance, Coinbase and Gemini staff are among the least happy, data suggests
6.7.2023
Crypto exchange Binance said its “hardcore” work culture could explain some of the results, while recruiters warn the data should be taken with a grain of salt
Crypto’s Indiana Jones? Coinbase exec helps recover $322K worth of once-lost crypto
6.7.2023
Conor Grogan tracked down $322,000 worth of dormant ETC and returned it to its owner, who was unaware the money ever existed
CEX crypto trading hits $2.7T in June amid SEC lawsuits, BlackRock Bitcoin ETF filing
5.7.2023
The first increase in trading volume in months was driven by market volatility following the SEC's lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase, as well as improving sentiment via BlackRock's ETF filing
Nasdaq refiles Valkyrie's spot Bitcoin ETF application, includes Coinbase as surveillance partner
5.7.2023
The filing followed similar applications from asset managers BlackRock and Fidelity in the last 7 days to include information on surveillance-sharing agreements
Valkyrie Refiles for Spot Bitcoin ETF With Coinbase as Surveillance Partner
5.7.2023
Valkyrie Digital Assets refiled its application for a spot bitcoin exchange traded fund (ETF) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, joining asset managers including BlackRock and Fidelity in taking another stab at the process
Two Canadian Teens Charged for Impersonating Coinbase Support to Steal $4.2m in Crypto
5.7.2023
A pair of teens from Hamilton, Canada, was recently arrested and charged with theft and possession of criminally obtained property after the authorities managed to trace $4.2 million in Bitcoin and Ethereum back to them.
The two individuals in question are both seventeen-year-old boys...
Coinbase Shares Skyrocket Over 30% After Nasdaq and Cboe Amend Bitcoin ETF Applications
4.7.2023
During the initial half of 2023, Coinbase shares experienced a significant surge, rocketing over 30% this week as Nasdaq and Cboe refiled spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications on behalf of numerous fund managers. The revisions highlighted that, upon ETF approval, Coinbase has been...
Nasdaq Resubmits Blackrock Spot Bitcoin ETF Application, Inks Agreement With Coinbase for Surveillance-Sharing
4.7.2023
After the four firms that filed for spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) resubmitted their applications with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the asset manager Blackrock followed suit with an amended application. Similar to Cboe’s refiling of registrations from...
Coinbase to Partner with Fidelity and Other Bitcoin ETFs for Surveillance – Here's the Latest
3.7.2023
Last week, a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report unveiled the dissatisfaction of SEC insiders with the recent batch of spot bitcoin ETF applications from prominent financial institutions like Blackrock, Wisdomtree, Valkyrie, Fidelity, Ark Investment, and Invesco.
Following this revelation, four...
BlackRock spot Bitcoin ETF filing names Coinbase as 'surveillance-sharing' partner
3.7.2023
The application included a Nasdaq-Coinbase agreement “intended to supplement the exchange’s market surveillance program” following the SEC reportedly saying the filing was unclear
EU finalizes Data Act with a kill switch for smart contracts: Law Decoded, June 27–July 3
3.7.2023
European Union lawmakers have agreed to move ahead with the controversial European Data Act, which has previously drawn criticism from the crypto community
BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Application Refiled, Naming Coinbase as ‘Surveillance-Sharing’ Partner
3.7.2023
The refiled application by Nasdaq to list a BlackRock bitcoin ETF follows a report last week that the SEC deemed earlier proposals "inadequate" since they didn't specify the name of the underlying market in so-called surveillance-sharing agreements